The John Dewey Academy of Learning is a charter school of the Green Bay Area Public School District serving Green Bay, Wisconsin and the surrounding areas. It was founded in 2010, it has operated in its current location since 2019. It is one of two charter schools in GBAPSD.
Serving 134 students in grades 6-12, John Dewey Academy Of Learning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in WI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Dewey Academy Of Learning ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John Dewey Academy Of Learning's student population of 134 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 160% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Dewey Academy Of Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Dewey Academy Of Learning is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
5%
9%
White
62%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Dewey Academy Of Learning's ranking?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning is ranked #1805 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
What is the graduation rate of John Dewey Academy Of Learning?
The graduation rate of John Dewey Academy Of Learning is 80%, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 90%.
How many students attend John Dewey Academy Of Learning?
134 students attend John Dewey Academy Of Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of John Dewey Academy Of Learning students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Dewey Academy Of Learning?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Dewey Academy Of Learning offer ?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Dewey Academy Of Learning part of?
John Dewey Academy Of Learning is part of Green Bay Area Public School District.
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